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Benny Enemchukwu (JD ’20) had two internships his 1L summer — one with the Forsyth County Public Defender’s Office, and a second position with the City of Winston-Salem City Attorney’s Office.

Where do you call home?

Orlando, Florida

Where did you study for your undergraduate degree?

Florida State University

Why did you decide to attend Wake Forest Law?

When I toured Wake Forest, I immediately fell in love with the campus and the faculty that I met. There was the impression that they were always there to help you succeed and that feeling has continued since enrolling.

Describe the Wake Forest community.

A small, tight-knit student body that is driven and competitive yet simultaneously very much willing to help out their fellow students. Wake Forest is a very collegial and friendly environment.

What are you involved in outside the classroom?

I am a member of the honor council and I volunteer extensively with the North Carolina Bar Association’s (NCBA) Wills for Heroes pro bono initiative.

What do you do for fun in Winston-Salem when you aren’t studying?

In my free time, I like reading, guerrilla gardening, and extreme ironing.

Where do you want your law degree to take you?

I would like to pursue a career in public service, specifically, elder law. I dream of assisting the elderly and underprivileged with their legal needs such as healthcare, disability, estate planning, etc.